Story Stars

Joe Hayes, a nationally recognized bilingual teller of tales. Free tickets at all Deschutes County libraries beginning July 6.

Joe Hayes is a nationally recognized bilingual teller of tales from the Hispanic, Native American and Anglo cultures. His books have received the Arizona Young Readers Award, two Land of Enchantment Children’s Book Awards, four IPPY Awards, a Southwest Book Award, an Aesop Accolade Award and the Texas Bluebonnet Award. The Gum Chewing Rattler is one of his most requested stories (which you’ll get to hear).

Free tickets are available at all libraries beginning July 6. Limit: five tickets per family.

Community Involvement

The Tower is a hub for culture, connections, and artistic experiences. It is “Bend’s Living Room.” Hundreds of nonprofit and community organizations use our stage each year. And the next generation of theatre-goers enjoy LessonPLAN programs that engage their minds and hearts.